Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan has revealed the circumstances behind his 2016 move to Anfield - and why he thought interest from Jurgen Klopp was a hoax.

The 32-year-old sealed a £4.2million move to Anfield last year as he became the most expensive Estonian player of all time.

Klavan was discussing the circumstances of the move in an interview for BT Sport prior to Tuesday evening's 3-3 draw in Sevilla, when he revealed he believed that a text he received from Klopp was not as it seemed.

The message from the German manager was expressing interest in signing him, but an unconvinced Klavan needed proof.

Klopp's selfie meant the Reds got their man (Image: John Powell)

When asked if he believed the message was genuine or not he said:

"Yes, I did not believe it. I asked for some kind of confirmation so Jurgen sent me a selfie."

Klavan has established himself in the Reds starting XI in recent weeks (Image: PhotoEye.co.uk)

The trick obviously worked, as Klavan was soon snapped up German side Augsburg.

The centre-back has enjoyed a solid run of form of late, helping the Reds claim three clean sheets in the four games prior to Tuesday night's clash in Spain, which saw Liverpool throw away a 3-0 lead against Sevilla.